OCA CIRCULAR NO. 165-2003, November 27, 2003

Upon request of the employees of the lower
courts, the Chief Justice-has approved the suspension of the wearing of
the office uniform in the lower courts, subject to the following
conditions:

1. The suspension shall be from 1 to 31 December 2003.
2. The appropriate business attire and footwear with ID shall be worn when performing official functions inside the workplace.

The following shall be considered as prohibited attire:

1. Gauzy, transparent or net-like T-shirt or blouse;
2. Sando-style, sleeveless, strapless, haltered, tank-top/tube or
   spaghetti-strap blouse and non-collared T-shirt, unless worn as an
   undershirt;

3. Blouse with over-plunging neckline;
4. Mini skirt (i.e., 3 inches or more above the knee);
5. Walking shorts, leggings, tights, jogging pants;
6. Tight fitting pants; Capri pants and pedal pushers; and
7. For the males, non-collared T-shirt.

Appropriate footwear shall mean closed formal shoes. The
following even when worn only inside the office premises are prohibited:

1. Step-in exposing the toes;
2. Sandals exposing the toes; and
3. Rubber sandals, slippers, bakya,

However, the following are allowed:

1. Mules or slip-ons (step-in with toes covered)
2. Sling back shoes (shoes covering the toes but open at the back), and
3. Shoes with small opening in front but closed at back (“half-moon”).

Wearing of the new (CY 2004) office uniform will start on Monday, 5 January 2004.

Strict compliance is hereby enjoined. 27 November 2003.

__27__ November 2003.

	PRESBITERO J. VELASCO, JR.
	Court Administrator